Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Artist
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| gptkbp:artMovement |
Outsider art
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
April 12, 1892
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| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:Darger_Archives
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
April 13, 1973
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:The_Art_Institute_of_Chicago
gptkb:The_Museum_of_Modern_Art gptkb:The_American_Folk_Art_Museum |
| gptkbp:famousFor |
His elaborate illustrations
His written narratives |
| gptkbp:famousPerson |
Henry_Darger:_The_Artist_and_His_Work
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| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Henry_Joseph_Darger
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Henry Joseph Darger
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Contemporary art
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| gptkbp:influences |
Surrealism
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Literature
Religion Childhood experiences |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Outsider art
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on outsider artists
Cultural icon in art history |
| gptkbp:media |
Collage
Drawing Painting |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
The Story of the Vivian Girls
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Janitor
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| gptkbp:personalLife |
Never married
Lived in seclusion Had a troubled childhood Created a fantasy world in his writings Had a complex relationship with reality Had a fascination with children Had a unique perspective on childhood innocence Had no formal art training His art was characterized by vivid imagination His work includes themes of violence and fantasy His work was discovered posthumously His writings were extensive and detailed Spent most of his life in poverty Was a devout Catholic Was a recluse in his later years His narratives often included battles between good and evil His art often depicted children in perilous situations His art was often misunderstood during his lifetime His work has been compared to that of other outsider artists. Drew_inspiration_from_his_dreams Lived_in_Chicago |
| gptkbp:posthumousRecognition |
Documentaries made about his life
Widely studied in art history Books published about his work |
| gptkbp:style |
Naïve art
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